Coeval Magazine
Almost there
Apr 2026
In the latest editorial spread for Coeval Magazine titled Almost there, the intersection of avant-garde beauty and high-fashion portraiture is pushed to its absolute limits. This series of striking portraits leans into the power of raw, painterly expression, utilizing a stark white base pigment as a canvas for sweeping, saturated palettes of orange, purple, and yellow eyeshadow. Photographer Alessandro Oliva captures these ethereal compositions with a keen eye for graphic intensity, balancing diffused natural light with the sharp, crisp precision of studio strobe to elevate the texture of the makeup. Fashion Editor and Stylist Giulia Meterangelis frames the look with structured, minimalist garments and architectural shoulder detailing, which provide a grounded silhouette against the fluidity of the facial artistry. Makeup artist Manuela Balducci deserves particular recognition for the execution of these bold, theatrical looks, while casting director Vittorio Vanzulli secures a model in Yana Palkhouskaya whose neutral, piercing gaze anchors the entire narrative. Captured on medium format, the work feels both timeless and aggressively modern. By stripping away environmental clutter in favor of a neutral, soft-focus background, the project directs all attention to the interplay between matte skin finishes and polished, pointed stiletto nails. It is a masterclass in editorial minimalism that transforms the human face into a profound study of color theory, texture, and refined, uncompromising creative direction.
Editorial, Portrait
Natural light
